By Clayton Seams / 5 June 2013
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Far too many car collections are kept from the light of day. Undoubtedly there are many warehouses around the world that house incredible collections of cars that sadly will rarely be shared with the public. Alberta rancher, J. C. "Jack" Anderson wanted to share his cars in a way that could help others so he donated some of his cars to Olds College in Alberta. One hundred and six cars, to be exact, the scale and breadth of the collection takes a while to sink in.

By Petrolicious Productions / 22 May 2013
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MGB’s are one of the all-time classic sports cars, a quintessential British roadster, and one of those “must-drive” experiences. Bob Rippey, an enthusiastic and friendly guy from Pennsylvania, owns a particularly nice example with an interesting history. Recently, he very graciously cleared a few hours from his schedule to allow us to photograph it and ask him a few questions about what it’s like to own the lovely old girl.

By Afshin Behnia / 20 May 2013
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We had the good fortune of being invited by the generous Mark Gessler to spend the first day of the Mille Miglia with his team, Scuderia Sport. Mark is one very energetic man who, in addition to his many day jobs (one of which is presiding over the Historic Vehicle Association), organizes the Scuderia Sport, a team comprised of 12 extra-ordinary cars piloted by equally special drivers and co-drivers. They are, in fact, the official Zagato team.

By Adam Kaslikowski / 16 May 2013
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I’ve always been a man with tastes above my station in life. I want only the best and most unique items to touch my personal world. Because of this, I can’t be bothered with safe or middling choices. I need flair and panache. This unfortunate personality trait leads me to suggest this same misguided course to others, often to their detriment. Case in point: a good friend and roommate of mine named Pete* was one day shopping for a new car. He shouldn't have heeded my advice.

By Petrolicious Productions / 14 May 2013
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Eastern Europe isn’t typically the first place one associates with the original, Issigonis-era Mini, but that’s exactly where enthusiastic collector Balázs Linczmayer resides, in beautiful Győr, Hungary. Below, we ask him what it’s like to restore, own, and drive a British icon in such an exotic and unexpected locale.

By Petrolicious Productions / 19 April 2013
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Though nearly extinct today, the British open-top sports car was once king of the enthusiast motoring landscape. MG’s, Triumphs and Austin-Healeys were the heavy-hitters of the time, and each one is explored in a fascinating, detailed, yet light-hearted and entertaining way in the BBC documentary “The Golden Age of the British Sports Car”, presented here in its entirety for your viewing pleasure.

By Petrolicious Productions / 17 April 2013
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Continuing last week’s approach-of-summer theme we present another pair of open-top sports cars for your consideration. Though one is British, it fits neither of our previous featured cars super-trad mold. Its roadster counterpart comes from Italy, and however similar in concept, goes about its business in a very distinct way. Are your priorities with the Lotus Elan or the Alfa Romeo Duetto Spider?

By Petrolicious Productions / 10 April 2013
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As summer approaches, a Petrolista’s head turns towards thoughts of top-down motoring. What better way to enjoy the season’s warmth, the scent of air perfumed with blooming flowers wafting through an open cockpit, sweetly-singing birds, and burbling exhaust that much more audible through a headliner made of clear blue sky. We highlight two classic British roadsters that fit the summer fun motoring bill perfectly.  Would you choose the elegant MGA or the powerful Triumph?

By Petrolicious Productions / 9 April 2013
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In conjunction with our video today and to share more information about the E-Type, we've created a Petrolicious infographic that is chock full of all kinds of interesting tidbits about the iconic car. For instance, did you know that merely 4,538 of all the 72,515 XKEs produced were registered in the UK last year?

Click through to view the full infographic.

By Petrolicious Productions / 9 April 2013
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David Paddison didn't grow up in a car-loving family—he developed his passion for cars with his friends with whom he grew up racing slot cars before graduating into full-sized versions. Today he enjoys collecting classic cars and still looks to the ones he lusted after in his youth as a bucket list of must-haves. His beautiful 1974 Jaguar E-Type is one of those cars. Petrolicious had the chance to spend some time with David and his very special E-Type, one of the last sixty made.

By Petrolicious Productions / 5 April 2013
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For our new Forum Report feature we scour the internet in search of the best threads, the kind of hidden gems that you can read from beginning to end and not notice time pass. Check back frequently for new links to great build documentations, restorations, crazy engine swaps, “show and tell” threads, and everything else we love about automotive forums. For our inaugural report we’ve found a guy restoring a RHD 1967 Rolls Royce Shadow.

By Petrolicious Productions / 27 March 2013
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Presidents, CEOs, celebrities, dignitaries, and dictators alike all need fittingly grandiose automobiles—something large, luxurious, expensive, and clearly demonstrative of one’s status in the world. The two cars we compare today represent the period’s pinnacle of style, prestige and comfort in two very different ways: the deceptively titled “short wheelbase” Mercedes 600 Grosser and a more subdued and traditional car, the Bentley T1.

By Petrolicious Productions / 20 March 2013
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Two doors, four seats, twelve cylinders and a lot of leather—it's a simple recipe that makes for perhaps the most indulgent of all automotive delights, the multi-cylinder GT car. The first rule of any cuisine is to use quality ingredients, and both our featured cars start with the smoothest and most prestigious of all engine configurations, a V12. Wrapped in delicately shaped and elegant bodywork, the style of each reflects the taste of its own unique national character.

By Petrolicious Productions / 6 February 2013
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I suffer from a burning desire for small European RWD cars. Porsche 912s, BMW 2002s, and Alfa Romeo Giulias are some of the most painfully beautiful automobiles ever assembled. I would really like to get involved with such magnificent vehicles, but I fear that my stature is a limiting factor. Classic car enthusiasts of the six-foot-four-inch variety have slim options. Which of the vehicles listed above would be in my best interest to pursue?

By Petrolicious Productions / 14 December 2012
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In the heart of Milan, the city known for iconic cultural brands like Alfa Romeo, Campari, Prada, and many others that scream "Italian", there is a little garage that specializes in everything English.  Borghi Automobili is both a showroom selling new Morgans as well as a mechanic's garage specializing in vintage British cars.  Of course, we were pleased to also find a handful of rare Italian beauties, such as a one-off Maserati race car from the 50's and a super rare Bandini.

By Petrolicious Productions / 6 November 2012

Dick Hughes may have left behind the speedway and his beloved Alfa Romeo marque, but he can still be found blasting up country roads in his 1960 Triumph TR3A, the car of his youth, and he does it with the maturity and experience that comes with decades of vintage racing.

By Petrolicious Productions / 12 October 2012
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On October 7, 2012, we were excited to head south for the weekend to attend the 33rd annual San Diego British Car Day put on by the San Diego British Car Club Council, including some of our very own Quick Take subjects, Dee and Wayne Johnson! Click through to to the post to see photos of our favorite cars in the show.

By Petrolicious Productions / 10 October 2012

Dee and Wayne love British cars. They travel to different parts of the United States to participate in vintage car rallies. Together, they helped organize the San Diego British Car Day. Click through to read a Petrolicious Quick Take with the Johnsons and their beloved vehicle.